DETERMINATION OF LIMIT VELOCITIES OF SUPERCAVITATING MOTION OF STRIKERS FROM VARIOUS MATERIALS IN WATER

Experimental-theoretical investigations have been conducted into underwater supercavitating motion of cone strikers from various materials in a broad range of velocities. An estimate of the range of strikers′ velocities has been performed for the implementation of their nondestructive entry into water and motion in it in a supercavitating regime. A possibility of an accurate hit by supercavitating strikers on underwater barriers in a supersonic range of motion velocities has been shown.
   
Author:  A. N. Ishchenko, V. V. Burkin, A. S. D′yachkovskii, A. Yu. Sammel′, A. V. Chupashev
Keywords:  cavity, supercavitation, high-velocity motion, striker, supersonic motion regime, experimental setup, underwater barrier
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